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Newbury Events Guide

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Regular Events
 

Victoria Park Bandstand - Victoria Park Newbury
Brass and silver bands will perform at Victoria Park Bandstand on most Sundays from May through to September. Performance times approximately 3pm till 5pm.
FREE ENTRY - Come and enjoy!
For further details contact Services at Newbury Town Council Tel: (01635) 35486 or Click Here

 
Newbury Farmers Market

The very popular Farmer's Market is held in the Market Place on the first and third Sundays of every month.
9.00am till 1.00pm. A selection of stalls including meat, vegetables, sweets, wines etc.

 
 


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Antique and Collectors Fairs - St Bartholomews School Hall, Andover Road.
Held on the first Sunday of every month 10.00am till 2.00pm Next fair Sunday 6th July.
Further details available from the event organiser - Jackie Raleigh, Newbury A & C Fairs, 44 Donnington Square, Newbury. RG14 1PP. Tel & Fax 01635 44338. www.newbury.net/acfair.htm

 

Dolphin Motor Club
The Club meets every 1st 3rd and 5th Thursday of the month at the Bowlers Arms, Enborne Street, Wash Common.
For further details ring 01635 35823 or 01635 872946

 

Tea Dance

Held every Friday in the Dancing Suite at the Northcroft Leisure Centre. 2.00pm till 4.00pm
For further details, please contact Alan Sheppard on 01635 868212
 
 
Entertainment
 

Newbury Jazz Platform
2nd Friday of the month at Northcroft Leisure Centre (bar)
An informal evening for those who play and those who just like to listen to jazz. Budding jazz musicians, young and old are welcome as are the rest of us who can't play a note but just go along for the music. A contribution of £2 per adult or £1 per student is requested (or you can join for the whole year for £10 or £5 if a student).http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/newburyjazzplatform

 
Major Venues
 
The following venues have their own websites and therefore we recommend that you link to them directly to find out "Whats on"
 
Newbury Racecourse - one of the finest sporting venues in the UK.
Visit their website at www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk
 
The Corn Exchange and New Greenham Arts
Visit their website at www.cornexchangenew.com or ring the Box Office on 01635 522733.
 
The Watermill Theatre
Visit their website at www.watermill.org.uk or ring the Box Office on 01635 46044
 
November 2009
 
Friday 27th November Christmas lights switch on, Father Christmas and children parade through the streets as bands play in the snowy Market Square. Seasonal food and drink on sale. Starts 4.30pm.
 
Sunday 29th November Watch a six foot high ice angel emerge in the Market Place as sculptors carve this beautiful glacial image. Your chance to join in, while in Victoria park sign up for the Santa jog and raise money for the British Heart Foundation. For more information on the jog contact Sue Page on 01635 35486 at Newbury Town Hall. website
 
December 2009
 
Saturday 5th December All the razzmatazz of Broadway comes to Newbury’s very own Broadway. Musicians and dancers perform from noon. Mince pies and seasonal fayre on offer.
 
Sunday 6th December Kennet Opera perform pieces from their most recent production of Carmen and others in the midst of the festive Farmer’s Market. Come, stock up on seasonal produce to music!
 
Monday 7th & 14th December Silver Screen at the Corn Exchange. Dump your shopping and have a cuppa and mince pie, followed by a film – what better way to relax after an afternoon’s shopping! Film starts at 2.30pm. Phone Corn Exchange Box office for tickets 01635 522733
 
Friday 11th December Join the highly acclaimed Gran Turismos – grannies with attitude as they whizz around town on their shopping baskets spreading Christmas cheer! From 11.30am onwards.
 
Saturday 12th December What could be more Christmassy than the sound of bells? Burghclere handbell ringers are joined by Watership Brass band under the Christmas tree in the Market Square. The Watermill Theatre will be joining the merry throng, helping spread glitter and glue as they make Christmas masks with children. All from 10am.
 
Sunday 13th December The magical and bewitching Reve D’Herbert by Quidams. A beautiful light-filled winter event set against the backdrop of Newbury’s Market Square. This acclaimed French performance sees five white-clad stilt walkers journeying through the streets and changing into huge colourful characters, lit from inside. Watch as they perform a dance in and among the transfixed audience, as a moonlike sphere rises into the night sky, creating a stunning finale. Accompanied by an uplifting soundtrack this is an amazing event for all the family and not to be missed. Starts at 4.30pm.
 
Friday 18th December The Snow Queen cometh to Newbury to grant your Christmas wishes. Magical street performances from this enchanting creature. From 11am.
 
Saturday 19th December There’s an icy feel in the air as renowned ice sculptor, Ben Hamilton and his team carve a six foot high angel in Newbury’s Broadway. Your chance to get up close and even have a go yourself!
 
Sunday 20th December Newbury hosts a live nativity with real donkey, sheep and cow in the town’s Market Place. This magical stable scene complete with Mary and Joseph will mesmerise little ones. Meanwhile pupils from Falkland Primary school entertain with a selection of carols. From 10am at the Farmer’s Market. Come buy your Seasonal food at the same time!
 
Monday 21st December The rumours are true, a polar bear is on its way to Newbury! Accompanied by its handler Ursula, Bjorn will amble around the Market Square possibly sniffing at your shopping bags and if you get right close up you might be able to stroke him! Three performances starting at 11.30, this enchanting show will entertain and inform you about the life of the Polar Bear and his icy kingdom.
 
January 2010
 
February 2010
 
Tuesday 16th (Shrove Tuesday) - The Annual Pancake Race - Newbury Market Place
Organised by the Soroptomists.
 
March 2010
 
April 2010
 
May 2010
 
Monday 3rd May - Annual Crafty Craft Race.
As well as being perhaps the biggest entertainment event in Newbury's calendar and a great day out for the whole family, Crafty Craft is a charity fundraising event.
Further details from their website - www.craftycraft.com
 
Saturday 8th May till Saturday 22nd May -  The 32nd Newbury Spring Festival
A glorious fortnight of world class music in Newbury and its beautiful neighbouring villages, where international symphony orchestras, ensembles and soloists rub shoulders with jazz legends, world music artists and the stars of tomorrow.
Further details from their website - www.newburyspringfestival.org.uk
 
Sunday 30th May - Bayer 10K Run 2010
Bayer plc And Newbury Athletic Club working in partnership for this event which starts in the heart of our historic market town. Approximately 7km of the course is on the road, and the remainder is on footpaths and the tow path. Further details from the Bayer website.
 
June 2010
 
July 2010
 
Saturday 3rd July till Saturday 10th July - The Newbury Comedy Festival.
Details to be confirmed.
 
Sunday 25th July - Newbury Waterways Festival - Victoria Park on the banks of the Kennet & Avon Canal
A colourful flotilla of boats will set the scene for the Newbury's principal canal side event.  Victoria Park will be filled with stalls and entertainment with plenty to do for all the family.
Further details - Click Here
 
August 2010
 
September 2010
 
Saturday 18th September, Sunday 19th September - The Royal County of Berkshire Show.
This annual show regularly attracts some 75,000 spectators and is the biggest event of the year for Newbury. For more information contact Tel: 01635 247111 or E-mail: info@newburyshow.co.uk
Visit the Newbury Show website at www.newburyshow.co.uk
 
October 2010
 
Wednesday 13th October till Saturday 16th October- The Newbury Michaelmas Fair
Held at Northcroft Park, this annual event will be opened on Wednesday 13th by the Mayor of Newbury at 6.00pm. The event runs Wednesday thru till Saturday with a gigantic firework display at 9.00pm on Friday 15th. An occasion not to be missed.
 
November 2010
 
Saturday 6th November - The Lions Club Of Newbury - Spectacular Fireworks Display - Newbury Racecourse
Fireworks display, Fun Fair, BBQ, Bar and Fire Jugglers.
Gates open at 5.30pm - Fireworks start at 7.30pm.
Buy your tickets in advance from Tesco Superstore, Pinchington Lane, Newbury Building Society in Newbury and Thatcham or the Corn Exchange, Market Place, Newbury.
Lions Club of Newbury
 
Friday 26th November - Switching on the Christmas Lights.
Lights switched on by the Mayor of Newbury at 5.00pm in the Market Place.
 
We have been careful to make sure that this list is accurate, however newbury.net cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracy. Details of events are subject to change and it is advisable to contact the organiser to confirm details of any events listed here. Telephone numbers have been included where available.
 
 
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